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Other operations on the stomach: Other operations on the stomach: Ligature (banding) for fundus varices: Endoscopic
You have had treatment for varicose veins.
The blood from the oesophagus and the stomach usually flows to the liver via veins. Veins are blood vessels. With some disorders, the blood can back up in the veins before the liver. If the blood backs up in the veins before the liver, the veins in the oesophagus and stomach can become enlarged. Veins like these are called varicose veins. These varicose veins may also bleed.
For your stomach to be treated, a tube was inserted into your mouth and then pushed through. A camera is attached to the end of the tube. This camera then sends images to a screen during the examination. It can then be seen whether the tissue is healthy or changed.
Your varicose veins were tied off using a special rubber band. The purpose of the treatment is to remove the varicose veins.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).